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African Independence and Apartheid in South Africa

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement best expresses a major idea of Pan-Africanism?

a)

African doctors should be trained in

Western schools.

b)

European nations should reestablish

economic relationships with their former

African colonies.

c)

African nations should work together to

solve their problems.

d)

African nations should send

peacekeeping forces to settle disputes in

other areas of the world.

2.

The actions of Jomo Kenyatta and Kwame Nkrumah were most closely associated with

a)

a rise in nationalism in several African

countries

b)

the end of apartheid in South Africa

c)

a resurgence of colonialism in east Africa

d)

the revival of Islam in northern Africa

3.

A major factor in the development of 20th–century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common

a)

language throughout most of Africa

b)

goal to end European rule in Africa

c)

ethnic bond among the people of

sub-Saharan Africa

d)

religion throughout most of Africa

4.

The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by

a)

the topographic features of the continent

b)

the patterns of European colonialism

c)

traditional African language groups

d)

The location of ancient African tribal kingdoms

5.

The most significant occurrence in Africa since 1950 has been the

a)

decrease in the birthrate in most nations

b)

decline of European colonialism

c)

unification of East African nations

d)

establishment of communist regimes in most nations

6.

"Rhodesia Becomes Zimbabwe"

"Gold Coast Becomes Ghana"

These headlines suggest that African governments sometimes rename their nations to

a)

avoid military overthrow

b)

reflect traditional cultures

c)

reinforce colonial influences

d)

increase foreign investments

7.

In the early days of independence, a major problem for many African nations was a

a)

shortage of skilled technical workers

b)

scarcity of natural resources

c)

lack of water for hydroelectric power

d)

reluctance to accept economic aid from the United Nations

8.

Some African nations have maintained close relationships with their former colonial rulers primarily because

a)

economic and cultural ties remain strong

b)

African leaders are unwilling to tackle problems on their own

c)

outside nations do not provide assistance to African nations

d)

most Africans want to keep their dual citizenship

9.

One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the caste system in India are similar is that both systems

a)

allowed for educational opportunities

b)

determined roles based on gender

c)

revolved around central religious beliefs

d)

enforced different sets of rules for distinct groups of people

10.

Which country is most closely associated with the terms pass laws, homelands, and white minority rule?

a)

El Salvador

b)

South Africa

c)

Iran

d)

Israel

11.

One characteristic of apartheid, which was practiced in South Africa, is

a)

forced migration of blacks to other nations

b)

integration of all races in society

c)

an open immigration system

d)

segregation of the races

12.

In 1990, the Republic of South Africa released Nelson Mandela from prison. This action symbolized the

a)

effect of urbanization on traditional values

b)

rejection of the civil rights movement in South Africa

c)

effectiveness of international sanctions

d)

failure of the United Nations to influence international policy

13.

In the Republic of South Africa, the slogans "Freedom In Our Lifetime" and "New South Africa" changed from promises to reality after

a)

Frederik W. de Klerk took over the radical white police force

b)

United Nations troops occupied the Transvaal

c)

Nelson Mandela was elected President

d)

the majority of white South Africans returned to Europe

14.

In the Republic of South Africa, the primary goal of the African National Congress (ANC) has been to

a)

eliminate Communist influence

b)

rule as the majority political party

c)

create a united Africa

d)

promote homeland areas for blacks